Attica Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Attica Central School District

Attica Central School District serves pre-kindergarten through high school across Wyoming County in western New York. It is a small district of roughly eleven hundred students, with three buildings: an elementary school, a junior high, and a senior high.

Academic performance in the district sits above the midpoint among Wyoming County's districts in overall proficiency. In mathematics, the district shows moderate to solid achievement across elementary and middle grades. Third-grade proficiency is in the mid-range; fourth and fifth grades hold steady in the mid-fifties; sixth grade is stronger at about two-thirds proficient; seventh grade dips to half proficient; and eighth grade recovers to near three-fifths proficient. English language arts proficiency is lower across the board, hovering in the mid-thirties through the mid-forties for most grades, with eighth grade the strongest at about one-half proficient. Science results, available for fifth and eighth grades, show students at or just above half proficient in both years. The district's test participation rates vary by grade and subject, with some middle grades showing lower participation in seventh-grade ELA and eighth-grade science; in sixth grade particularly, some participation rates are notably below other grades. A parent may want to look into whether attendance, family circumstance, or other factors are affecting which students take these assessments in certain grades.

The district has recently navigated staffing cuts. For the 2024-25 school year, nine positions were eliminated across back-to-back budget cycles, including teachers in math, science, social studies, reading intervention, elementary grades, a behavior specialist, and support staff. This reflects declining enrollment and the loss of pandemic-era federal funding. These reductions directly affect class sizes and the availability of intervention services that families rely on. In response, the district has launched a new in-school learning lab program at the middle and high school levels and is maintaining and expanding its elementary literacy and math support programs, signaling an effort to preserve academic help despite tighter resources.

Chronic absenteeism in the district runs at the higher end among county districts. This rate sits in the bottom quartile of Wyoming County schools and may warrant attention; families might ask whether the district has identified root causes and whether transportation, health, or engagement factors are in play.

Housing in the district's service area is affordable relative to state and national benchmarks. The weighted home value across the district's zipcodes is in the mid-range for rural western New York, with most communities in and around Attica offering modest home prices. Rental housing is sparse in the data, but home ownership is accessible to families seeking an affordable, small-town setting.

The district recently completed a substantial capital improvement project funded through state aid and reserves with no new taxes to families. The work included full air conditioning of the elementary school, HVAC and roofing upgrades at the secondary building, a renovated athletic complex, cafeteria improvements, a new parent drop-off lane, and additional parking. These are tangible, lasting changes that affect daily school life.

Demographically, the district is predominantly white and rural. Hispanics make up a small but visible share of enrollment. Specific counts for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education, and English learners were not available in the data provided, so families would benefit from asking the district directly about the scope of these services and whether they meet their child's needs.

The district is built around a traditional elementary-to-secondary progression with no magnet or charter designation. It is a general-population district serving the towns within its boundaries. Per-pupil spending is in the upper range for county districts, reflecting small district size and the baseline cost of maintaining multiple buildings. Graduation rate data was not available, so a parent of a high school student would want to request that metric directly.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,140

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 4%

Black 1%

White 94%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

84%

—

Gr 3

33%

39%

Gr 4

36%

56%

Gr 5

29%

50%

Gr 6

41%

53%

Gr 7

29%

38%

Gr 8

34%

63%

Math

Gr EOC

90%

—

Gr 3

38%

64%

Gr 4

41%

68%

Gr 5

42%

67%

Gr 6

57%

72%

Gr 7

29%

65%

Gr 8

58%

60%

Science

Gr EOC

—

Gr 5

42%

65%

Gr 8

50%

58%

Social studies

Gr EOC

61%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

ATTICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ATTICA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ATTICA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

56%

Grade 4

56%

Grade 5

65%

Grade 6

50%

Grade 7

59%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

36%

Grade 3

46%

Grade 4

41%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 6

34%

Grade 7

51%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

55%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$246,411

Year-over-year change+3.3%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$182K to $435K

vs. state typical0.48x

vs. national typical0.67x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
14011	Attica	$227K	+3.2%	40.3%
14167	Varysburg	$238K	+3.4%	22.6%
14037	Cowlesville	$298K	+3.8%	10.4%
14145	Strykersville	$261K	+2.0%	9.8%
14113	North Java	$235K	+2.0%	6.8%
14040	Darien Center	$296K	+5.4%	4.7%
14004	Alden	$324K	+5.8%	3.0%
14569	Warsaw	$182K	+2.2%	2.2%
14052	East Aurora	$435K	+5.3%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,150/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
14052	East Aurora	$2,150	—	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,243/mo

Home price / national median income2.9x

Annual rent / national median income30.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$907/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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